This is a group for pilots, wannabe pilots, future pilots, loved ones of pilots, boyfriends and girlfriends of pilots, retired pilots, people with a lot of money that would like to buy us all airplanes, military and vet pilots, and aviation enthusiasts looking for an excuse to fly around and eat things. We try to fly everywhere we can to grab something to eat or just hit an airshow, go camping, have a bon fire, meet friends or make new friends, and just get off the ground and have a lot of fun. …

The South County Pilots Meetup Group provides opportunities for airplane pilots, pilots-in-training and those associated with local airports to connect in person around aviation-themed events including group Fly-Outs, Airshows, BBQs and flying-related Presentations. If you are a pilot and you fly in the area, or if you are associated with aviation in the E16 area, please read on... Our Meetup group is part of SCAPA, the South County Airport Pilots Association, so joining this Meetup group will r …

The sport of hot air ballooning is one of the most beautiful, exciting, and challenging endeavors I know.  Every flight is a different experience. Ballooning is "weather dependent" and the flying season runs from spring into the fall.  Balloons fly soon after sunrise so it's an early sport (come watch the sunrise). We are usually done by 10 or 11 a.m. (sometimes earlier) so the rest of your day is free. Hot air balloons are aircraft and are regulated by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) …